Roman architecture had several main characteristics. It was highly practical and functional, prioritizing use over aesthetics. Large buildings symbolized power. Common materials included stone, brick, wood and mortar. Arches, vaults and domes spanned large spaces. Columns and decorative paintings/mosaics were also used. Main typologies included religious temples, political curia, economic basilicas, and leisure structures like theaters, amphitheaters, circuses and baths. Commemorative columns and arches honored victories. Aqueducts and bridges comprised civil engineering works. Sculpture was highly realistic and ranged from portraits to historical reliefs. Mosaics and frescoes decorated interiors